A 28-year-old construction worker is in police custody after ranks discovered a quantity of ammunition during an operation at High Dam, Angoy’s Avenue, New Amsterdam, Berbice, on Monday.

Police said the discovery was made around 11:45 hrs after officers acted on information received and conducted a search at the suspect’s home.

During the exercise, ranks reportedly found a black haversack containing one 9mm round and nine .223 rounds of ammunition.

The suspect was arrested and escorted to the Central Police Station along with the ammunition, which was lodged pending further investigations.

He remains in police custody assisting with the probe.

Investigations are ongoing.